Research Officer

**Research Officer (Statistical methods)**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**Our research**

At Cancer Council Queensland, we conduct a collaborative program of research in cancer control. It is focused on understanding cancer risk, ensuring early detection of cancer, improving cancer survivorship and reducing inequities in cancer outcomes through population cancer surveillance.

The Viertel Cancer Research Centre is a multi-disciplinary research centre with strengths in four key areas - cancer epidemiology, childhood cancer research, health services and behavioural research. We are particularly interested in identifying and addressing challenges related to social and geographic inequities in cancer-related outcomes.

**About the role**

This role is fixed term (2 years) and full-time (37.5 hours per week).

**About you**

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential**:

- A PhD or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications in statistical, mathematical or epidemiological modelling with demonstrated skills in statistical software programming with R, python and/or Stata, and data management skills.
- Demonstrated spoken and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to conduct work to a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently whilst maintaining a strong working relationship with the research team.

**Desirable**:

- Peer-reviewed publications as lead author.
- Demonstrated experience working with sensitive research data.
- Demonstrated experience conducting statistical modelling in the Bayesian framework.
- Demonstrated experience in epidemiology, particularly cancer epidemiology.

**Benefits**

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications require a current resume and cover letter, and should be addressed to:
**People and Culture Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
- The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate._